MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,706 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
hi level brake light has 2 bulbs out
undertray loose
engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on under engine area
unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to heat shield and fuel tank
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front brake hoses perished
engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on under engine area
hand brake level has high travel
n/s/r number plate light dim
o/s/f gaiter damp
unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to heat shield and fuel tank
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Unable to fully inspect underside of engine bay due to cover fitted
some sections of high level brake light not working
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
some sections of high level brake light not working
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight play in nearside inner rack joint
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EX52 OAJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 2002 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 104,705 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX52 OAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was EX52 OAJ registered?
EX52 OAJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2002.
Is EX52 OAJ safe to buy?
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